Subtract 30/35 from 64/24
1st number: 2 16/24, 2nd number: 30/35
64/24 - 30/35 is 38/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
64/24 = 64 × 35/24 × 35 = 2240/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
30/35 = 30 × 24/35 × 24 = 720/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/840 - 720/840 = 2240 - 720/840 = 1520/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/21
- In mixed form: 117/21
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